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Form 1A – Consent to Enlargement of Jurisdiction
Form 1A allows a party in an Irish court case to formally agree that the court's authority (jurisdiction) should be expanded or enlarged beyond its original scope. Use this when the current legal proceedings need to cover more issues or geographical areas than initially planned.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 1A – Consent to Enlargement of Jurisdiction
Form 1A allows a party in an Irish court case to formally agree that the court's authority (jurisdiction) should be expanded or enlarged beyond its original scope. Use this when the current legal proceedings need to cover more issues or geographical areas than initially planned.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to specify *what* the jurisdiction is being enlarged to.
- 2Failing to sign as the authorized representative.
- 3Not clearly detailing the scope of the new jurisdiction.
- 4Submitting the form to the wrong court office.
- 5Missing required party signatures on Form 1A.
Plain English
This form is basically saying 'Yes, we agree.' You are agreeing that the judge in your case can now deal with bigger matters than they first signed up for. It lets the court look at a wider range of problems related to your dispute.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no universal deadline listed, but submission should happen promptly after a request for enlargement is made by any party in the case.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this when a court case needs to cover more than its original topic.
- It applies if the geographical area covered by the case needs to be expanded.
- Select this form when you agree that the current court has power over new issues or areas.
- Do not use this if you are simply changing who is involved in the case (the parties).
- Use it when the scope of the dispute itself requires broadening.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Change of Parties
If you just add or remove a person from the case.
✓ Check if the issue itself is changing, not just who is involved.
Amending Pleadings
If you are formally rewriting what each party claims in court.
✓ This form specifically deals with agreeing to *more* scope.
Jurisdictional Challenge
If you are arguing that the court has no power over the case at all.
✓ You use this when arguing against the current jurisdiction.
Form 1C (Not confirmed in official source)
Consent to Dismissal
If you agree to end the case, but want to do it formally through the court.
✓ This is about ending proceedings, not expanding them.
Form 2A (Not confirmed in official source)
Deadline or filing window
There is no universal deadline listed, but submission should happen promptly after a request for enlargement is made by any party in the case.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all required fields completely (no blanks allowed).
- 2Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
- 3If applicable, attach supporting documentation proving why enlargement is needed.
- 4Ensure you have correctly identified which party is giving consent.
- 5Verify that the court name matches the case file.
- 6Check for any specific fee payment instructions listed on the form.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 1A thoroughly using black ink.
- 2Sign and date the document as required by the Courts Service.
- 3Submit the completed form to the relevant Irish court office or via the online portal.
- 4Keep a copy of the signed, submitted form for your own records.
- 5If submitting electronically, ensure you receive a confirmation receipt.
Known limitations
- 1This form only represents *consent*; it does not mean jurisdiction is automatically enlarged.
- 2It must be filed in the court where the case is currently running.
- 3The specific scope of enlargement agreed to must be clearly detailed within the form itself (or attached).
- 4Not confirmed in official source: It does not replace a formal judicial order granting consent.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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- Confirm the date of the current form version.
- Verify if any specific section headings have changed.
- Check the designated recipient/court listed on the top portion.
- Ensure the required signature blocks match the latest template.
- Look for updated instructions regarding service requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 24/09/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Form 1AConsent to Enlargement of Jurisdiction
- SRCFunction: Allows a party to agree that court authority is expanded.
- SRCContext: Used within Irish legal proceedings.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required filing fee amount.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this consent for a formal plea agreement. (It's about scope, not guilt/liability).
Failing to specify *what* jurisdiction is being enlarged (e.g., from debt recovery only to property dispute as well).
Submitting it when the other side has already formally opposed the enlargement.
Not having the correct party sign—consent must come from someone authorized in the case.
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